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Offline waffey

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Engine Cases
« on: March 31, 2020, 08:09:34 PM »
Hi all,

seeing as we are 'staying in' instead of being out but not out out I thought I will wire brush and wet and dry the engine case for painting. is this an accepted method?
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Re: Engine Cases
« Reply #1 on: March 31, 2020, 09:05:27 PM »
I wouldn't smooth the cases out, they need to have a bit of roughness for the paint to stick to. I would just clean them off with whatever liquid you choose and leave it at that.
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Re: Engine Cases
« Reply #2 on: April 01, 2020, 09:26:48 PM »
Thanks nurse Julie.

Any VHT paint can be used for the casings????
« Last Edit: April 01, 2020, 09:32:16 PM by waffey »
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Re: Engine Cases
« Reply #3 on: April 19, 2020, 07:36:05 PM »
So, started to do my engine cases whilst locked in.

baked at 100 degrees and let to cool twice

(Yes, I have my own house so I can cook what I want in the oven)
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Offline Oggie400F

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Re: Engine Cases
« Reply #4 on: April 19, 2020, 07:49:08 PM »
I did it once after repainting a Caliper.
I got so much earache from MBH after doing this that I wouldn’t dare try it again. 😬
Still looking for a very cheap plug in oven I can put in the garage before I tackle engine cases.
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Re: Engine Cases
« Reply #5 on: April 19, 2020, 08:06:19 PM »
Looking great 👍👍👍👍
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Re: Engine Cases
« Reply #6 on: April 19, 2020, 10:43:40 PM »
Have a chat with Currys/ Howdens/Wren delivery drivers and scrounge a single oven.  Single ovens have larger cavities than double ovens.  Or have a look down the tip.  Or put a wanted ad on Freecycle.
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Re: Engine Cases
« Reply #7 on: April 25, 2020, 10:39:46 AM »
I'm on furlough at the moment. My wife is at work. I have baked some lovely engine casings this week. The oven has just pinged to let me know the top crankcase is ready.  ;D ;D  Just open all the windows and any smell is gone by the time she gets home.
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